prosobranch
/ˈprɑsəbræŋk/
noun
- A type of sea snail or freshwater snail that has gills located in front of its heart.
- This prosobranch species has a spiral shell that protects it from predators.
- Marine biologists studied the prosobranch to understand its feeding habits.
- The prosobranch is commonly found in tide pools along the rocky coast.